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blog:escort_restore_1 [2021/03/06 09:37] – [1974 Ford Escort mk1 - First Rebuild] johnblog:escort_restore_1 [2021/03/06 10:32] (current) – [Final Specification] john
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 I suspect that contributed massively to the fact that there was almost no visible corrosion anywhere. Don't get me wrong, there was still the odd panel that had been replaced, but compared to any other car from the late 60's or early 70's, it was very clean indeed. I suspect that contributed massively to the fact that there was almost no visible corrosion anywhere. Don't get me wrong, there was still the odd panel that had been replaced, but compared to any other car from the late 60's or early 70's, it was very clean indeed.
  
-Since it was just a bare shell sitting on suspension we had to source an engine and some interior bits and pieces.+Since it was just a bare shell sitting on suspension we had to source quite a few bits and pieces as well as get it to a condition where it would be safe and fun to drive.
  
 ==== Roll Cage Fitting ==== ==== Roll Cage Fitting ====
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    * 1600 OHV Crossflow     * 1600 OHV Crossflow 
 +   * 4 Speed gearbox
    * Safety Devices rear roll cage    * Safety Devices rear roll cage
    * Astra GTE Recaro seats    * Astra GTE Recaro seats
    * Standard rear axle    * Standard rear axle
 +   * Standard rear drums
    * Capri 2.8 Bilstein front struts     * Capri 2.8 Bilstein front struts 
    * Vented front discs and calipers    * Vented front discs and calipers
 +   * 'RS' 4 spoke 6x13 wheels and 185x60 tyres
 ===== Completed Images ===== ===== Completed Images =====
  
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